For a proper Construction Quality Management, changes must be tracked by a Request for Information Process. No change will be applied to the Contract Design and Construction Documents unless it passes through the RFI Process. Only upon the Architect of Record’s approval will changes be applied and approved for implementation. The source of these RFIs […]
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Promoting Quality Culture through Recognition and Rewards
Quality Talks with Quality Professionals in our Construction Quality Week 2020 Our guest Ms. Laurie Stedham is a Project Management Professional and Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager at AECOM Hunt. Laurie has 25 years of successful experience working as a project manager and quality manager for multiple companies. We’re very happy to invite her […]
Risk Management in CQM
When it comes to Risk Management in Construction Quality Management, CQM Methodology uses the PMI, COSO, and Pialles recommended definitions and best practices. The most important aspect of Risk Management in CQM is that both opportunities and threats must be considered. In addition, it is important to realize that the focus of this section is […]
Business Success & CQM Sustainability
A key to successful CQM Implementation is proper Business Management with Quality Excellence Mindset for Business Success and CQM Sustainability. Without the proper Top Management Support and Strategic Alignment, the CQM Implementation will face hardship or failure at lower levels. Therefore, an initial step of proper training and coaching starts with the top management’s commitment […]
CQM Root Causes
CQM Root Causes section is an effort to define Quality in Construction from CQM Methodology perspective and determine the Good vs Bad Quality Root Causes. Many consider Quality Control Inspection as the only task a Quality Manager is to perform and when the test results and inspection reports are not to their liking, they blame […]
Best Practices in CQM
CQM Methodology encourages continuous improvement, research, and development to find Best Practices available to the Construction Industry and advocates to promote collaborative knowledge sharing. With the advancement in Data Information Technology, new knowledge and innovative solutions are created, published, and distributed in minutes. Through the CQM Community recommendations, these new innovative solutions are tested and […]
PMI in CQM for Construction Quality
Project Management Institute PMI plays a great role in forming the CQM Methodology and Framework. In fact, CQM Community started with a Breakfast Panel in November 19th, 2019 with participants from the Project Management Institute Great Lakes Chapter Construction Community in Detroit, Michigan. Similarly, Project Management Institute was developed by Construction Project Managers gathered for […]
Procore PMIS for CQM
Use of a Project Management Information System such as Procore PMIS for CQM Implementation as a tool is the key to successful documentation and proper workflow automation. There is a variety of selection for PMIS systems available in the market for the Construction Industry, however, Procore is selected due to its ease of use, quick […]
CQM Philosophy
The CQM Philosophy is based on an Integrated Total Quality Management Mindset for Construction Related Organizations with a particular focus on improving their Construction Project Management for better Project Output and Business Outcomes. The CQM Philosophy is to share knowledge and collaborate on best practices to improve the Construction Industry as a Construction Community with […]
Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)
CQM Methodology encourages the use of Construction Industry Institute’s Advanced Work Packaging Best Practice as a process in creating Work Break Down Structures as well as its Installation Work Packages as a tool to for Construction Quality Management. Many in the Construction Project Management profession are aware of the Project Management Institute’s Practice Standard for […]